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The Event Manager is part of a team that plans, develops and produces large-scale, complex and high-profile media, marketing, and internal events in support of Disney Consumer Products and the Disney Experiences segment. You will collaborate and communicate with stakeholders for events, meetings, and conferences across the globe, providing event leadership and project management. Success in this role requires strong partnership and exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead cross-functional teams, internal as well as external, through all phases of event production, including creative planning, development, budget management, logistical production, execution, and post-event evaluation/recap
Serve as main communications point for all key partners on event-related details
Responsible and accountable for delivering all aspects of the project within the approved financial scope and lead budget management throughout project
Research and capture information needed to make informed decisions throughout all planning phases and recommend future improvements
Participate in creative sessions to develop event concepts
Develop and present creative and logistical plans/recaps to internal partners and Disney executives
Nurture and maintain effective internal & external relationships with key collaborators, vendors, and other key partners
Cultivate and maintain effective external relationships with vendors and other key partners
Stay informed of current industry trends, best practices, and other information beneficial to role and industry leveraging that knowledge to improve events
Requirements:
4+ years of experience in event management and leading large-scale projects
Strategic Thinking & Execution: Offer a fresh perspective, remain laser focused on ROI and relevancy with a transformative mindset to implement event strategies that advance organizational goals
Service Oriented Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with attention to detail and quality
Technical Proficiency: A general understanding of internal event systems, AI tools and other event management software
Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and weekends
Strong Collaboration: Skilled at relationship-building, delegation management, and working in a team-oriented environment
Innovative and Agile Approach: Creative, nimble, disruptive to the status quo, genuinely optimistic, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with confidence
Brand Awareness: An appreciation for the Disney brand and understanding of the many global businesses represented within Disney Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in event management, communications, public relations, or equivalent experience